Noel Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 (edited) Ok I have a bob stock R33 GTS-T (only mod being recently installed R34 SMIC) I have a turbotech boost control & a boost gauge on its way to me in the mail & will be installing asap Since car is basically stock i only want to run the std boost level (7psi) but all the time instead of the 5/7psi via the solanoid (which i will bypass completely) Anyway i know there is a brass restrictor in the line from IC piping to t-peice My question is should i leave this in or take it out? as turbotech is a kind of a restrictor itself I have heard to get std boost using a turbotech you need to have screw wound right out & it is JUST hanging on so with restrictor out wouldn't it mean i would be able to screw Turbotech in a bit more thus being a bit more secure & stable & accurate? Also re boost gauge...Is it simply a matter of putting a t-peice in the top vacuum line coming from that little black box on firewall on drivers side & bobs your uncle? Cheers Noel Edited November 8, 2006 by Noel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00dz Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Ok I have a bob stock R33 GTS-T (only mod being recently installed R34 SMIC)I have a turbotech boost control & a boost gauge on its way to me in the mail & will be installing asap Since car is basically stock i only want to run the std boost level (7psi) but all the time instead of the 5/7psi via the solanoid (which i will bypass completely) Anyway i know there is a brass restrictor in the line from IC piping to t-peice My question is should i leave this in or take it out? as turbotech is a kind of a restrictor itself I have heard to get std boost using a turbotech you need to have screw wound right out & it is JUST hanging on so with restrictor out wouldn't it mean i would be able to screw Turbotech in a bit more thus being a bit more secure & stable & accurate? Also re boost gauge...Is it simply a matter of putting a t-peice in the top vacuum line coming from that little black box on firewall on drivers side 7 bobs your uncle? Cheers Noel re Boost guage Yes that is how you do it, it is pretty simple. Bob's not my uncle.. lol Check http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=142207 for some pics of one way of putting a bleeder in. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 i don't use the restrictor. holds 14psi pretty well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigr33 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 i recently installed a turbotech boost controller n ripped out the old solenoid, just used the tube off the turbo and the 1 going in2 the cooler piping.... as for the boost gauge, i d/c the 1 in the cluster (its goes to the plenum), the 2 power cables, 1 u earth and other i just tapped into the accessories on my ciggy lighter tip: may want to get ur boost controller on first n make sure it runs right be4 u install the boost controller (just so u dont overboost it) hope that helps Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 i don't use the restrictor. holds 14psi pretty well. i heard if you take it out spool up will be a bit slower as wastegate creep increases...makes sense in re to std form via solanoid bleed but using turbotech should not affect this as it will be restricting flow itself thus decreasing creep just as brass restictor does correct? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 yup. and leaving the restrictor in means that the lowest pressure you can run is higher. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 i recently installed a turbotech boost controller n ripped out the old solenoid, just used the tube off the turbo and the 1 going in2 the cooler piping....as for the boost gauge, i d/c the 1 in the cluster (its goes to the plenum), the 2 power cables, 1 u earth and other i just tapped into the accessories on my ciggy lighter tip: may want to get ur boost controller on first n make sure it runs right be4 u install the boost controller (just so u dont overboost it) hope that helps so u left restrictor in place? what boost you running & how does it hold in re to creep/spiking/tailing off in higher rpms? cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 yup.and leaving the restrictor in means that the lowest pressure you can run is higher. Legend! that's exactly the information i was after...I might take it out then as i dont want to run much more than 7psi since i have stock dump & exhaust & I heard that the minimum boost with a turbotech is around 8-9psi but i am guessing thats with the restictor still in place. Cheers Noel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 the best way to adjust that valve closest to stock setting is to blow thru the bottom nipple and tighten the bolt to the point where u can just, with quite a bit of effort, get the air to go out the side nipple. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2650823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigr33 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 my boost is at 10psi n spikes to 12psi after 5500rpm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2652985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crofte Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I used my pneumatic guage and squieze pump. The turbotech was opening at 9 psi straight into the wastegate actuator. Best way to carry out this simple test by far. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2653204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 i used a similar method. i used a bike pump. but you have to be steady in how hard you push down. then you just fine tune it on the car. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2654215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 seems like a good idea...how do you attach to pump? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2654224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 i work in a bike shop so i have pumps with attatchments about the same size. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2654363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 i work in a bike shop so i have pumps with attatchments about the same size. AHH I SEE Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2654369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) fitted turbotech last night...feels like a new car!!! First pulled it apart & put flat side of spring to ball bearing...then wound it in til screw just put pressure on spring...on car this was 6psi holding all the way to redline wound it in a bit more til i got to just on 9psi & it stays there but bleeds to either 8psi or just under in higher revs depending on which gear...does not spike at all except if say i knock it back to 2nd it jumps a touch but nothing crazy one question why does the boost bleed off a touch in higher revs? (FYI i have left restrictor in original line) Edited November 13, 2006 by Noel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/142366-installng-turbotech-boost-control/#findComment-2668975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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